Tiny Design

Make Every Square Inch Count

Designing a tiny space is deeply personal. You want it to reflect your dreams and how you live. Every square inch should work in harmony with your goals for your tiny space. That’s why Seattle Tiny Homes offers design services to help you achieve your dreams for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs/DADUs), vacation cottages, garage/shed conversions, tiny houses on wheels, and wherever a highly efficient and functional design is essential.

Sharon ReadFounder of Seattle Tiny Homes

Meet Sharon Read, Tiny Home Design Guru

Your personalized design experience starts by connecting you with Sharon Read, founder of Seattle Tiny Homes and a world-renowned tiny designer. Since 2010, Sharon has specialized in designing by the square inch to create tiny spaces that feel bigger than they actually are while still achieving every needed function. She’ll talk with you at length to learn your unique needs. Together, you’ll review plans until your tiny space is perfected and truly reflects your unique needs. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge as Sharon explains the reasoning and logistics of designing a highly functional tiny space.

“When space is at a premium, a ‘standard’ design will be wasteful and dysfunctional for many people. You need a home designed specifically for you.” — Sharon Read

Tiny Structure (Not on Wheels) Design Consultation – Prices Vary

With this option, Sharon will collaborate with you to design a small home on a foundation, cabin, auxiliary dwelling unit (ADU), shed, or other tiny structure. The consultation process includes:

Up to three hours on the phone to learn your goals and needs

Email access to Sharon throughout the design process

A minimum of two initial layouts for your consideration

Up to five rounds of edits to your plans

A finalized floor plan*

A three dimensional (3D) full-color model depicting what your tiny home will look like when completed

*Layouts are drawn to scale but are not precise architectural renderings

Depending on scope, pricing is generally as follows:

0-80 sq. ft. – $295

81-120 sq. ft. – $395

121-225 sq. ft. – $495

226-300 sq. ft. – $595

301-500 sq. ft. – $695

501-1,000 sq. ft. – $795

For an additional fee, your design can be put into CAD for the building permit process.

This is a great option if you’re planning to build your own tiny home or other small structure and want some advice. Sharon will look over your design, help you refine your layout for efficiency and your lifestyle, and discuss the pros and cons of various options. The consultation process includes:

Review of your plans and other information you share

Up to two hours on the phone to answer your questions

Up to five email exchanges

If you need additional time, it’s just $75 per hour after the initial two hours. Sharon’s advice can save hours of your time. You’ll feel confident that you’ve thought of everything and that your tiny space will provide years of satisfaction.